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Music to express ourselves, music to inspire, songs you'd think one of us wrote. I thought of this one because, ironically, of praise I've received for my willingness to care for someone: "Superman (It's Not Easy)" by Five for Fighting. You can find it on YouTube via Google (Bing, etc.)

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TRAIN - CALLING ALL ANGELS

I need a sign, to let me know you're here
All of these lines are being crossed over the atmosphere
I need to know, that things are gonna look up
'Cause I feel us drowning in a sea spilled from a cup

When there is no place safe and no safe place to put my head
When you can feel the world shake from the words that are said

And I'm, calling all Angels
And I'm, calling all you Angels

And I won't give up, if you don't give up
I won't give up, if you don't give up
I won't give up, if you don't give up
I won't give up, if you don't give up

I need a sign to let me know you're here
'Cause my TV set just keeps it all from being clear
I want a reason for the way things have to be
I need a hand to help build up some kind of hope inside of me

And I'm, calling all Angels
And I'm, calling all you Angels
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I don't know if it is a theme song or not, but when I feel tattered, Gordon Lightfoot's "Don Quixote" puts me in a more noble frame of mind.
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"They're Coming to Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa!" by Napoleon XIV
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Oh, Hank, why didn't I think of that one. It is the perfect theme song.
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How about "Oh What a Night"
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Or - I'm Only Human.
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For many, including myself, a good one would be Diamond Rio's "What More Do You Want From Me."
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Moving Pictures, "What About ME?" How could I forget that one. There needs to be a verse in there about a caregiver.
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"We Gotta Get Outta This Place", by Eric Burden and The Animals.
I sing it frequently in many situations.
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HowDidIGetHere, excellent choice. I watched the video. I hadn't heard that song in years and it really pulled at my heart.
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I heard another one this morning to which I could relate: REO Speedwagon's "Time for Me to Fly!"

I've been around for you - been up and down for you But, I just can't get any relief

I make you laugh; you make me cry
I believe it's time for me to fly
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Micheal Jackson's

"Will You Be There"

Hold Me
Like The River Jordan
And I Will Then Say To Thee
You Are My Friend

Carry Me
Like You Are My Brother
Love Me Like A Mother
Will You Be There?

Weary
Tell Me Will You Hold Me
When Wrong, Will You Scold Me
When Lost Will You Find Me?

But They Told Me
A Man Should Be Faithful
And Walk When Not Able
And Fight Till The End
But I'm Only Human

Everyone's Taking Control Of Me
Seems That The World's
Got A Role For Me
I'm So Confused
Will You Show To Me
You'll Be There For Me
And Care Enough To Bear Me

(Hold Me)
(Lay Your Head Lowly)
(Softly Then Boldly)
(Carry Me There)

(Lead Me)
(Love Me And Feed Me)
(Kiss Me And Free Me)
(I Will Feel Blessed)

(Carry)
(Carry Me Boldly)
(Lift Me Up Slowly)
(Carry Me There)

(Save Me)
(Heal Me And Bathe Me)
(Softly You Say To Me)
(I Will Be There)

(Lift Me)
(Lift Me Up Slowly)
(Carry Me Boldly)
(Show Me You Care)

(Hold Me)
(Lay Your Head Lowly)
(Softly Then Boldly)
(Carry Me There)

(Need Me)
(Love Me And Feed Me)
(Kiss Me And Free Me)
(I Will Feel Blessed)

[Spoken]
In Our Darkest Hour
In My Deepest Despair
Will You Still Care?
Will You Be There?
In My Trials
And My Tribulations
Through Our Doubts
And Frustrations
In My Violence
In My Turbulence
Through My Fear
And My Confessions
In My Anguish And My Pain
Through My Joy And My Sorrow
In The Promise Of Another Tomorrow
I'll Never Let You Part
For You're Always In My Heart.
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Help! Lyrics by Beatles

Help, I need somebody,
Help, not just anybody,
Help, you know I need someone, help.

When I was younger, so much younger than today,
I never needed anybody's help in any way.
But now these days are gone, I'm not so self assured,
Now I find I've changed my mind and opened up the doors.

Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being round.
Help me, get my feet back on the ground,
Won't you please, please help me.

And now my life has changed in oh so many ways,
My independence seems to vanish in the haze.
But every now and then I feel so insecure,
I know that I just need you like I've never done before.

Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being round.
Help me, get my feet back on the ground,
Won't you please, please help me.

When I was younger, so much younger than today,
I never needed anybody's help in any way.
But now these daya are gone, I'm not so self assured,
Now I find I've changed my mind and opened up the doors.

Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being round.
Help me, get my feet back on the ground,
Won't you please, please help me, help me, help me, oh.
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"If You're Going Through Hell (Keep On Going)" by Rodney Atkins. It keeps me going when I'm especially bummed out.
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Great topic!
What immediately popped in my head was this low low baritone singing
"Nobody knows....The trouble I've seen" I don't know anymore or what it is called but made me laff!!

I like "angels" by train and "Help"

OMG I watched this documentary last nite about the kid who wrote n performed a song called "CLOUDS" definitely worth googling. Watch the music video as well as the doc series, will rip yer heart out and inspire you!! youtube "MY LAST DAYS"
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dedicated to all caregivers here in AC!
Delta Goodrem : Together We Are One
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Love the songs! Here's a blast from the past that fits well!!! -Captain and Tenille -"Going Bananas"
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UGH!!!
Just google Going Bananas Captain and Tenille. :^\
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for dementia carers. my next post will be for the dementia patients.
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for the poor persecuted, delusional dementia patient.
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How about "Dead skunk in the middle of the road"...? hahaha
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Cap'n -what was it? Our links got deleted. I was thinking -for the poor souls with dementia The Kinks song -The Destroyer---here is a verse--

Doctor, Doctor help me please, I know you'll understand
There's a time device inside of me, I'm a self-destructin' man
There's a red, under my bed
And there's a little green man in my head
And he said, "you're not goin' crazy, you're just a bit sad
'Cause there's a man in ya, gnawin' ya, tearin' ya into two."

Silly boy ya' self-destroyer.
Paranoia, the destroyer

Self-destroyer, wreck your health
Destroy friends, destroy yourself
The time device of self-destruction
Light the fuse and start eruption

(Yea, it goes like this, here it goes)
Paranoia, the destroyer
(Here's to paranoia)
Paranoia, the destroyer
(Hey hey, here it goes)
Paranoia, the destroyer
(And it goes like this)

Paranoia, the destroyer
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saps!! the first was the balad of dwight frye and the second was vengeance is mine, both by alice cooper . ( of course ). bitchin hard rock, both of em..
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just an observation...if they where to delete it for the comment wouldn't they delete the comment too....It might be a problem with links, i'm no expert, I just know I kept trying to copy a link here and thought I had it..then it would disappear ???maybe that??? I liked that FRYE one!
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When I was caring for both bedridden parents, full-time job, and take over my shift when I get home, I was soooo exhausted. I was beginning to black out, weave, etc.. I am Not Religious..that kind of flew out the door when my caregiving days started.

I found myself humming/singing over and over the song by Cristy Lane - One Day at a Time, Sweet Jesus. It was just the Words helped me to concentrate on just TODAY and not think of the tomorrows.

I'm only human, I'm just a woman.
Help me believe in what I could be
And all that I am.
Show me the stairway, I have to climb.
Lord for my sake, teach me to take
One day at a time.

Chorus:
One day at a time sweet Jesus
That's all I'm asking from you.
Just give me the strength
To do everyday what I have to do.
Yesterday's gone sweet Jesus
And tomorrow may never be mine.
Lord help me today, show me the way
One day at a time.
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Book, that made me think of one....
Few weeks ago when I was so low I heard

Carrie Underwoods "Jesus take the wheel"

Jesus take the wheel
Take it from my hands
Cause I can't do this all on my own
I'm letting go
So give me one more chance
To save me from this road I'm on
Jesus take the wheel

We were not raised with the church as well but I am exploring my spirituality. The message moved me deeply!!
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AND "going banana's" please Mishka that song made me banana's .......la la la la la la banana!!!! Ha ha ha!!!
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@ mishka,
paranoia is a devastating state of mind, i deal with it sometimes. it would probably get better if id stop doing illegal stuff but NO DEAL..
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Ok I so I go to watch the Jesus..wheel video and there is an old couple in there....sharing my same emotion I am positive...I am balling like a baby here!!!
My li'l Ziggy always comes thru in a clutch..tho, he came over to lick away my tears, from a dead sleep!!
I am telling you tho music is powerful....and healing and so are pets!!!
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well theres always " welcome to my nightmare" thats al cooper too..
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